Frequently Asked Questions

The main goal of TIOH is to help prevent recidivism by offering support in multiple life areas that are a struggle for formerly incarcerated women. 

TIOH offers a wide range of programs, including job training opportunities, financial literacy, and housing support. 

TIOH is funded through donations from individuals, corporations, and grants from foundations. Please visit our home page to learn more about how you can support our mission.

Gender-responsive interventions that include mental health components, treatment for trauma, childcare, and parenting classes are associated with reduced recidivism and increased treatment retention following release.

Five things to know about women and reentry

Separation due to maternal incarceration can inflict trauma upon children, lead to

insecure attachment patterns, and cause emotional and behavioral issues, sometimes manifesting as difficulties in school. Stability in the family can deteriorate, often placing additional burdens on other family members who step into caregiving roles, such as

grandparents or older siblings.

The stigma associated with a parent’s incarceration can compound these issues,

leading to social isolation and emotional withdrawal for children, further complicating a

family’s ability to stay connected. Addressing these issues requires an approach that

includes supportive reentry programs to assist women in regaining their roles as

mothers and creating healthier family environments post-incarceration.

Struggles reconnecting children with incarcerated mothers

This Is Our House is needed because mothers impacted by the criminal justice system face significant barriers when returning to the community—especially when they are caring for or reuniting with their children. Few housing options allow mothers and children to remain together, increasing the risk of instability, family separation, and recidivism. This Is Our House will provide a safe, nurturing transitional home rooted in community and guided by the love of God, where mothers and their children can heal, rebuild, and move toward independence while collaborating with community partners to support successful reentry and long-term stability.